FXCM to Update Its Negative Balance Policy

LONDON, March 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forex Capital Markets Limited (FXCM UK), today announced that it will be updating its Negative Balance Policy for new and existing clients in the near future. Existing clients should expect to receive more details about the updated policy in the coming weeks, which will include changes to the company's master trading agreement and notice of when such changes are to take effect. New clients should be sure to carefully review the terms of any trading agreement proposed during the account opening process to determine the appropriate policy then available.

The changes to the Negative Balance Policy will include the following, subject always to the terms and conditions provided in the client's master trading agreement:

FXCM Updates Provision in Master Trading Agreement: Clients subject to the Negative Balance Policy who incur negative balances in excess of US $50,000 (determined by aggregating all of the client's negative balances across all accounts held by FXCM and any of its affiliate(s), incurred over a 24 hour period of time) will be responsible for and owe FXCM the value of the total negative balance above US $50,000, regardless of market conditions. Subject to certain exceptions, FXCM will waive the first US $50,000 of a client's total negative balance (determined by aggregating all of the client's negative balances across all accounts held by the FXCM group, incurred over a 24 hour period of time). This policy will apply to negative balances incurred during all market conditions, including exceptional market movements.

Specific Exceptions: Each client's master trading agreement will detail all of the specific exceptions to the Negative Balance Policy. Some of the key exceptions to this policy include the following: negative balances incurred by legal entities, omnibus relationships, white label relationships, Eligible Contract Participants, Eligible Counterparties and/or Professional Clients (as defined in the client's master trading agreement) and/or negative balances incurred on share CFD positions or products traded on an exchange.

FXCM is a global foreign exchange broker regulated in multiple jurisdictions. Regulated entities may require different notice periods for changes to the master trading agreement. As such, the effective date of the revised Negative Balance Policy will vary by jurisdiction in which an account is held. Clients will be notified accordingly. The revised Negative Balance Policy will only apply after the effective date and will not apply to negative balances incurred before such date. This release contains general statements regarding FXCM's planned revisions to its Negative Balance Policy, is for informational purposes only, and should not be considered to form part of any client's agreement with FXCM.

To learn more about FXCM's anticipated changes to its Negative Balance Policy read our FAQ. For more information, contact an FXCM specialist at info@fxcm.co.uk call +1-212-897-7660.

About FXCM Inc.

FXCM Inc. (NYSE:FXCM) is a leading provider of online foreign exchange (forex) trading, CFD trading, spread betting and related services. Our mission is to provide global traders with access to the world's largest and most liquid market by offering innovative trading tools, hiring excellent trading educators, meeting strict financial standards and striving for the best online trading experience in the market.

Clients have the advantage of mobile trading, one-click order execution and trading from real-time charts. In addition, FXCM offers educational courses on forex trading and provides free news and market research through DailyFX.com.

Visit www.fxcm.co.uk and follow us on Twitter @FXCMUK, Facebook FXCM, Google+ FXCM or YouTube FXCM.

Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and CFDs on margin carries a high level of risk, which may result in losses that could exceed your deposits, therefore may not be suitable for all investors.

Forex Capital Markets Limited is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registration number 217689. Registered in England and Wales with Companies House company number 04072877.

CONTACT: Jaclyn Klein, +1-646-432-2463
Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
jklein@fxcm.com

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Source: FXCM Inc. via Globenewswire

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